Top Makeup Brands Offering Pro Discounts for Canadian Professional Makeup Artists

If you're a professional makeup artist in Canada, getting access to pro discounts can help you stock your kit with high-quality products while staying on budget. Many well-known brands and retailers offer exclusive savings to industry professionals—some even with free sign-up options! I made a curated list of pro programs available to Canadian artists, so you don’t have to search for hours.

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1. M·A·C Cosmetics (MAC PRO)

• Discount: 40% for makeup artists, 30% for other professionals, 20% for students

• Eligibility: Makeup artists, hairstylists, stylists, models, performers, beauty press, and more

• Free to Join?: No (annual fee of 45$ required or 85$ for a two-year membership)

• Apply: MAC PRO

  
  

2. Nudestix

• Discount: 40%

• Eligibility: Professional makeup artists and students in beauty schools

• Free to Join?: Yes

• Apply: Nudestix PRO Program email hello@nudestix.com

  
  

3. Make Up For Ever

• Discount: 20% to 40%

• Eligibility: Makeup artists and industry professionals

• Free to Join?: Yes

• Apply: Make Up For Ever Pro Program

  
  

4. Charlotte Tilbury

• Discount: 30%

• Eligibility: Makeup Artists

• Free to Join?: Yes

• Apply: Charlotte Tilbury Pro Program

  
  

5. Makeup by Mario

• Discount: 30% for pros and 20% for apprentices

• Eligibility: Certified/professional makeup artists

• Free to Join?: Yes

• Apply: Makeup by Mario PRO Program

  
  

6. Face Atelier

• Discount: 30%

• Eligibility: Makeup Artists, students and select industries

• Free to Join?: Yes

• Apply: Face Atelier Pro Program

  
  

7. Backstage Cosmetics

• Discount: 10% for students and 20% to 40%

• Eligibility: Makeup Artists and industry pros

• Free to Join?: Yes

• Apply: Backstage Cosmetics Pro Program

  
  

8. Inglot Cosmetics

• Discount: 30%

• Eligibility: Makeup Artists and industry pros

• Free to Join?: No (annual fee of 49$ required)

• Apply: Inglot Cosmetics Pro Program

  
  

9. MFMA

• Discount: 30%

• Eligibility: Makeup Artists and select industries

• Free to Join?: Yes

• Apply: MFMA Pro Program

  
  

10. Vero Professionals

·         Discount: Up to 40% off select brands

• Eligibility: Makeup Artists and select industries

• Free to Join?: Yes

• Apply: Vero Professionals Pro Program

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Final Tips

Before applying, make sure to gather the necessary documents such as your resume, business card, license, tear sheets, or proof of professional work. Some programs may take a few days or weeks to process, so plan ahead if you need products by a certain date.

Taking advantage of these pro discounts can help you build a well-stocked, high-performance kit without breaking the bank. Happy shopping!